Category Manager – Join our Team at CDA!
Established in Nottinghamshire, England in 1991 and driven by an incredible team, CDA have built a reputation for affordable, stylish, ingenious, award-winning kitchen appliances that consistently deliver great results.
Drawing inspiration from around the world, our team of experienced appliance experts design and test products at our Langar office, ensuring each product is created exclusively for British and Irish kitchens.
At CDA, we believe that our success is built on the strength of our people. That’s why we foster an inclusive and supportive work culture where everyone is empowered to perform at their best. We’re a team of passionate individuals delivering exceptional service and driving innovation in the industry.
What You’ll be Doing
We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of one of our most exciting product areas – including ovens, hobs, microwaves, hoods and extractors.
In this influential role, you’ll lead the development, growth and success of the category, combining consumer insight, strong supplier partnerships and strategic vision to deliver exceptional product experiences and profitable results.
As our Category Manager, you will:
- Develop a forward‑thinking product strategy aligned with consumer trends and our brand vision.
- Create clear, insight‑led category roadmaps to drive innovation, value and performance.
- Produce annual range plans, identifying opportunities, gaps and duplication.
- Manage the full product lifecycle — from sourcing and onboarding new products to optimising and retiring existing SKUs.
- Oversee the New Product Implementation (NPI) process, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are met.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, leading negotiations and maximising opportunities for exclusivity and innovation.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Supply, HQ, Sales and Marketing.
- Continuously analyse category performance to determine the optimal product mix.
- Support Marketing with product launches and ensure all digital product content is accurate and fully optimised.
- Deliver product insights, training, and category performance updates to internal teams.
- Lead, support and develop members of the Product Team.
- Exclusive staff discount on all our appliances
- 23 days plus bank holidays rising to 25 in year 2 and 27 in year 5.
- Company contributory pension package, matched up to 5%
- Life assurance
- Westfield Health Cashplan and Employee Assistance Helpline
- Free onsite gym
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
